Casting Call Opportunities for December 2025 and Early 2026

BlackFilmWire’s List of Casting Call opportunities in the black diaspora for December 2025 and early 2026.

We know there are only a few weeks left in 2025, and you might have given up on casting calls altogether, but trust us, one more shot might just be what you need. 

If you agree, here's a list of ongoing Casting calls in the US, South Africa, and Nigeria. We wish you all the best as you apply!

US

1. Male Lite Feet Dancers/All Styles and Specalists for Teyana Taylor’s Get Lite in NYC: 

Casting Director Alexa L. Fogel (Atlanta, Ozark, Black Rabbit, POSE, The Wire) is conducting a search for a leading role shooting in New York City from May to June 2026 via Portia Black Casting. 

Role: The character is 18 years old and Black. He moved to NY from outside the city. Living with his father, a musician in Harlem, he follows his artistic curiosity into the world of Harlem’s Lite Feet dancing.

Open to: All. Professional acting not required. 

Pay: Employment offers are subject to qualification for employment pursuant to the applicable SAG-AFTRA agreement. Pay range starting at $921 per day, and $4,800 to $10,000 per week.

How to Apply: Email the casting team at REDROSESUBMISSIONS@GMAIL.COM  with: Photo, Name, Location, Height, and any existing dance video.

Deadline: December 31, 2025

2. Jennifer Lee Casting Multiple Roles in Charlotte, North Carolina for 2026 Early Filming:

Jennifer Lee (Writer and Producer) and Ty Durden (Director) are casting multiple roles for new movie Buried Truths. 

Roles: Driver (Pete) - Male, 35+, any ethnicity/body type

Mrs Daniels - Female, 30-45, any ethnicity/body type

Mr Daniels - Male, 30-45, any ethnicity/body type

Monica - African American Female, 35 - 45

Brian - African American Male, 35 - 45

Tara -  African American Female, 35 - 45, slim medium-build

Jay - African American Male, 25-30, Athletic preferred

Alice - African American Female, 45-55, short-medium height

Cashier - Male, 30+, any ethnicity

Mystery Girl (Store/Bar) - Female, 16-18, slim/small build

Elliot Hayes - African American Male, 45-55, 5’9’’+ preferred

Bartender - Male or Female, 30+, any ethnicity

Officer Lee - Male, 30+, any ethnicity

3 Police Extras (Arrest Scene) - Male or Female, 25+, any ethnicity

Pay: Not Specified

How to Apply: Submit Headshot (doesn’t need to be professional), reel or resume, and name of character(s) you’re submitting for to JLconsulting8@gmail.com. 

Deadline: Not specified

Nigeria

1. African Magic and Rotal Roots are Holding Auditions for Dividend: 

The Producers of Unscripted and Debbie’s Saloon are holding auditions for a new project, Dividend 

Role: Not specified

Pay: Not specified

Open to: 18 to 60 

How to Apply: Send in a one minute monolgue or an acting reel not more than two-minutes long alongside a brief actor bio to dividendtheseries.casting@gmail.com. 

Deadline: 26 December, 2025

2. Casting Call  by Native Media TV for Wura TV Series:

Role: Not specified

Pay: Not specified

Open to: All

How to Apply: Record a 1 minute self-tape showing your acting skills and submit alongside contact details to: https:/audition.nativemediatv.com. 

Deadline: 21 December, 2025

South Africa

1. MK Casting Wants a Lead Actress For an International TV Series Kismet Shooting in 2026: 

MK Casting is searching for a female lead in South Africa for an international TV series shooting in Nigeria between May and July 2026. 

Role: Lead actress aged 20 to 30

Pay: Not specified

Open to: Applicants with a valid passport. 

How to Apply: Send headshot, name, and age to mkcastinggh@gmail.com / +23324684793. 

Deadline: 20 December, 2025